Month: April 2014

Fairmont’s concrete ‘ghost’ a national contender

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — For the 11th year in a row, Fairmont State University’s American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter will represent the region at the National Concrete Canoe Competition. The 27th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition is set for June 19-21 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Pa.[Read More…]

Monongalia’s top ranking only the good news

An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Rev. Martin Luther King preached that, “No man is free until all men are free.” Without sounding preachy, that line of thinking also applies to children’s well-being. It’s wonderful that Monongalia County was ranked No. 1 in the state for[Read More…]

Some retirees of ex-Consol mines to lose benefits

BENWOOD, W.Va. – Effective Dec. 31, Murray Energy Corp. will cut off health benefits to salaried retirees from the five West Virginia coal mines it bought from Consol Energy in December, company officials confirmed Wednesday. Retirees affected include those at the company’s Ohio County Mine in Benwood, formerly known as[Read More…]

Struggling Theatre W.Va. limits lineup to ‘Hatfields’

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although the schedule is a bit different than originally planned, Theatre West Virginia Act II is officially alive, with 17 scheduled showings of “Hatfields and McCoys.” The curtain will rise for its 54th season on July 11, and Manager Scott Hill said these 17 shows will be[Read More…]

Williamson native’s work on W.Va. magazine cover

  WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — May’s cover of Wonderful West Virginia magazine showcases the work of renowned photographer Randall Sanger with the setting sun illuminating abundant flowers along the King Coal Highway in Mingo County. Sanger is a native of Williamson. “We are pleased to present a few of Randall Sanger’s[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 17

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLASHES AT UKRAINIAN BASE KILL THREE PRO-MOSCOW MILITANTS[Read More…]

Pet store’s new business plan could be hurtful

An editorial from The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Animal House’s “Rent-A-Duck” program, which allows students and families to rent ducklings for $14.99, is quickly gaining popularity among students. It’s not hard to see why. The idea of renting a cute animal for a limited time is especially appealing[Read More…]

W.Va. residents can renew car registration online

BECKLEY, W.Va. — State residents strapped for time got a break Tuesday when Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Acting Division of Motor Vehicles Director Steve Dale announced new DMV online options for renewing vehicle registration. The media release said other services such as paying driver’s license reinstatement fees and requesting[Read More…]

W.Va. military children honored for their sacrifices

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Military children were honored for their sacrifices Tuesday at the Hershel “Woody” Williams Fairmont Armed Forces Reserve Center. The event was planned to coincide with Purple Up! Day, a nationwide initiative that encourages everyone to wear purple in honor of military children across the country. Local organizations[Read More…]

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